The VentureLab North Business Development Program is no longer accepting applications, as VentureLab North has closed.

We’re excited to introduce Innokite, a new business incubator for knowledge-driven startups. Innokite offers personalized support, Acceleration Bursts, and a vibrant community of entrepreneurs focused on innovation in Digital & DeepTech, MedTech & HealthTech, and Energy Transition & CleanTech.

Find out more at innokite.nl.

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Module-by-module learning

So you have an idea, but what do you need to make it a reality? The core mission of VentureLab North is to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. The road from innovative idea to successful business is neither well-paved nor signposted, and it is easy to get lost on the way to market. That’s why we developed the three-module Business Development Program, comprising the Idea Ignite program, Startup Launch program, and Fund Ready program. Each module runs for four months and provides a thorough understanding of the problem and market for your solution. Participants engage with trainers, mentors, and entrepreneurs to work on the opportunity validation process. Intensive practical sessions allow participants to develop, research, validate, and implement the plan that will form the backbone for their growth through each module, and the workshops are structured around experiences and field-tested insights from peers, experts, and entrepreneurs in startup entrepreneurship and customer discovery.

1. The workshop program: Approximately 4 months of weekly workshops presented by trainers who are industry and domain experts.
2. Mentoring: Ongoing one-on-one sessions (6 hours in the Idea Ignite module, 8 hours in each of the Startup Launch and Fund Ready modules) with a mentor chosen specifically for their aptitude and understanding of your needs.
3. Pitch presentation: At the end of the four-month learning module, you get the opportunity to present your business idea to a panel of industry experts and leaders in the local entrepreneur ecosystem, the University of Groningen, business, and investment. Panel members will provide invaluable personal and professional feedback and insight into your value proposition.